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title: "FEG Electron Microprobe with enhanced low energy capabilities"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# FEG Electron Microprobe with enhanced low energy capabilities

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08a58180-7804-4a85-9e41-92a6c55bed25

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## Summary

The University of Manchester invites tenders for the procurement of a FEG Electron Microprobe with enhanced low energy capabilities, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender falls within the 'goods' category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The delivery location for the equipment is the electron microscopy facility in the Nancy Rothwell Building, located in Manchester, North West England. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, and vendors can submit their proposals until 28th October 2024. The contract is set to start on 11th December 2024 and conclude on 10th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in scientific and precision instruments. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying advanced electron microprobe systems with capabilities for low energy and light element detection are well-suited to compete. The open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive process, encouraging innovation and offering a valuable partnership opportunity with a leading research institution.

## Notice

Background information on Project The University of Manchester operates two Electron Probe Micro-Analysers (EPMAs); a Cameca SX-100 and a JEOL JXA-8530F. These instruments are used for the quantitative elemental characterisation of a wide range of Earth, planetary, environmental and materials science samples. The University of Manchester has been awarded funding by the Natural Environment Research Council to replace the >25 year old Cameca SX-100 EPMA. Project Overview This project aims to enhance the EPMA facilities at the University of Manchester by replacing the Cameca SX-100 with a new, state-of-the-art Field Emission Gun-equipped Electron Probe Micro-Analyser (FEG-EPMA). This new instrument will offer significantly higher spatial resolution and enhanced quantitative capabilities via the complete integration of both wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometers. In addition, this instrument will also offer enhanced low energy (e.g.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b534c0-8ab9-46cf-b065-b6298e7f260b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b534c0-8ab9-46cf-b065-b6298e7f260b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b534c0-8ab9-46cf-b065-b6298e7f260b
  25th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

## Provenance

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